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Definition of external shock - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
businessTECH. sudden event from outside that strongly disturbs an economy or systemTECH.
- The pandemic created an external shock that reduced tourism for years.
- An external shock in oil prices disrupted the manufacturing sector.
- The banking system proved resilient against the external shock of a global recession.
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Expressions with external
only on the outside of the body, not inside
Apply the cream for external use only.
visual image or sight of the outside part of something
The brochure showed an external view of the hotel on the front page.
link between different groups or countries
The trade agreement created an external relation between the two countries.
used only on the outside of the body
Apply the cream for external use only.
independent review of an organization’s records or activities by outside specialists
The company ordered an external audit to reassure its international investors.
physical key used to open or control something from the outside
Only managers have the external key for the warehouse gate.
storage device outside the computer case
I store my photos on an external drive.
device for storing large amounts of data externally
She transferred the videos to an external hard drive.
hyperlink directing to a different website
Click the external link to visit the source.
storage device not part of the main computer system
He saved the files to an external storage device for backup.
outside factors or pressures that affect someone or something
Her choice of career was shaped by strong external influences.
independent accountant who reviews another organization's records to check their accuracy
An external auditor examined the company's accounts before they were presented to investors.
money a country owes to foreign creditors
The nation's external debt has increased significantly over the past decade.
risk originating outside an organization
The company prepared for any external risk that could impact its operations.
shared import duties on goods from outside a customs union
The union adopted a common external tariff on imported steel.
outside portion, including pinna and auditory canal
The doctor examined his external ear for swelling.
economic environment outside an organization or country where it sells or buys
The company plans to expand into the external market next year.
format in which data is stored or sent outside a program
The database converts records into an external representation for backup files.
angle outside a polygon supplementary to an interior angle
The external angle of a triangle is 120 degrees.
outer branch of carotid artery supplying head and face
The surgeon carefully examined the external carotid artery.
costs from defects found after delivery
The company faced high external failure costs due to product recalls.
weight or force applied to an object or system from outside it
Engineers calculated the external load the bridge would need to support.
muscle on the side of the abdomen
The external oblique helps in twisting the torso.
exchange of gases between the body and the external environment
External respiration involves inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.
Expressions with shock
drastic action taken to address a problem
The company needed shock treatment to improve its performance.
surprise at unexpectedly high prices
Many buyers experience sticker shock when shopping for cars.
talk show host known for provocative opinions
Many listeners tune in to hear the shock jock's bold statements.
treatment using electric currents to induce convulsions
Shock therapy was used to treat severe depression.
deliver an electric shock to someone
The faulty wire gave him a shock.
cause sudden surprise or emotional impact to someone
The news of his resignation came as a shock to everyone.
suddenly experience something very unpleasant or upsetting
He got a nasty shock when he saw the bill.
unexpected surprise ironically predictable
Shock of shocks, he forgot his keys again.
cause someone to act by surprising them
The news shocked him into making a decision.
sudden impact causing emotional disturbance
The news was a shock to his system.
sudden event causing significant change or impact
The news was a shock to the system for everyone.
impressive display to create strong impact
The presentation was a shock and awe experience.
sudden discharge of electricity through a part of the body
He got an electric shock when he touched the live wire.
receive an electric shock
He got a shock from the faulty wire.
experience a sudden surprise or fear
She got such a shock when she saw the ghost.
overwhelmed by unexpected news or events
She was in shock after hearing the news.
feel confused or stressed when facing unfamiliar ways of life
He experienced culture shock when he moved abroad.
unpleasant surprise causing distress or discomfort
The sudden news of the accident was a nasty shock to everyone.
unable to feel emotions due to shock
She was numb with shock after hearing the tragic news.
animal-training collar that gives a brief electric jolt
They decided not to use a shock collar during obedience lessons.
do something that surprises or amazes everyone everywhere
The underdog team could shock the world with a win.
condition of extreme emotional disturbance
She was in a state of shock after hearing the news.
ability to withstand impacts without damage or loss of function
The phone's shock resistance protected it after the fall.
sudden event causing surprise or distress
The news of the accident was an electrical shock to everyone.
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- French:choc externe, ...
- German:externer Schock, ...
- Italian:shock esterno, ...
- Spanish:choque externo, ...
- Portuguese:choque externo, ...
- Chinese:外部冲击, ...
- Japanese:外部ショック, ...
- Arabic:صَدْمَة خارِجِيّة, ...
- Hebrew:זַעֲזוּעַ חִיצוֹנִי, ...
- Russian:внешний шок, ...
- Ukrainian:зовнішній шок, ...
- Hindi:बाह्य आघात, ...
- Bengali:বহিরাগত আঘাত, ...
- Catalan:xoc extern, ...
- Czech:externí šok, ...
- Danish:eksternt chok, ...
- Dutch:externe schok, ...
- Greek:εξωτερικό σοκ, ...
- Hungarian:külső sokk, ...
- Khmer:វិបត្តិពីខាងក្រៅ, ...
- Korean:외부 충격, ...
- Persian:شوک خارجی, ...
- Polish:zewnętrzny szok, ...
- Portuguese (BR):choque externo, ...
- Romanian:șoc extern, ...
- Swedish:extern chock, ...
- Thai:แรงกระแทกจากภายนอก, ...
- Turkish:dış şok, ...
- Vietnamese:cú sốc bên ngoài, ...
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